There's way, WAY too much good music to talk about, so let's single out Royal Blood, because any time someone mentions Royal Blood, it's as if a signal goes off in my head and I celebrate internally. I'VE GOT BLISTERS ON MAH FINGERS!
Oh, Lady Gaga. ARTPOP was such a disappointment for me.
Applause and G.U.Y were pretty much the only worthwhile songs, and even then, G.U.Y is inferior to most past singles. I mostly liked it because I found it catchy to a fault, and I think catchy songs are my weakness, unless they're absolutely terrible.
I can only hope the next album is better than this one, although I haven't seen any news aobut it.
#99: Perdón, Perdón, Ha*Ash
Only song by Ha*Ash
My favorite Mexican duo! If only I had listened to this song earlier, it would have been higher.
After all, it wasn't doing badly. Two days at #1 and being in the second place in the last countdown of the year...shame that debuting so late killed its chances, both for this end year countdown and for the next year.
#98: I Wanna Feel, Secondcity
Only song by Secondcity
Once another song introduced to me by AshleeSimpsonFan, from a band/artist I'm likely to never hear of again. I can't say I was too impressed with Secondcity, but I Wanna Feel has a nice beat. It's worth a listen, but it got old too fast. Just a few days after it left my countdown, where it lasted just two weeks, I quickly forgot about it. To be honest I only remembered it when I was taking a look at my list of #1 songs.
#97: Snap Out of It, Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys: One song left
AM is a simply awesome album. Although a few of its songs feel like continuations of others, they still maintain a certain individuality that makes them outstanding. Arctic Monkeys really have made their best work yet.
Snap Out of It is a song that had a pretty bad run in the countdown, not getting higher than #12. Then why is it so high, in the #97 spot? Because, in my opinion, it should have done better than One for the Road. During the time One of the Road was in the countdown, the songs that were there were pretty weak, and when Snap Out of It debuted, the rest were pretty strong competitors. That's just how it went.
But there's one song from Arctic Monkeys left!
#96: My Sweet Summer, the Dirty Heads
Only song by the Dirty Heads
I swear the (Bones) video amuses me for some reason.
The Dirty Heads, indie band (I think). I think I had once debuted one song from them, in 2013, but besides that there's not much to say about them. They do have some talent and I think they could perform well in their careers, I hope they manage to get a breakthrough soon.
#95: Fancy, Iggy Azalea/Charli XCX
Last song by Iggy Azalea
Charli XCX: One song left
Pretty good song! Azalea and Charli were a duet I didn't think would work well, but it did, surprisingly. And I also dig the lyrics, I'm not into this genre, but even I can admit Fancy is a pretty good song.
#94: Glory and Gore, Lorde
Lorde: one song left
Glory and Gore, such a fascinating song. I adore its lyrics, if I had done a list of Best Lyrics, it would have definitely been a Top 3. Lorde is an excellent artist, that much is undeniable, and if it hadn't been for Royals, this song would have been much higher. Alas, a song from 2013 made this one tumble down, after all.
#93: Text Me in the Morning, Neon Trees
Last song by Neon Trees
Most people prefer Sleeping with a Friend. However I like this one more, a fast-paced song. It sounds great translated, too.
I had hoped Neon Trees would have released a video for this song. Maybe if they had, it'd have been more popular, I swear I only saw it in one countdown besides mine, and that's where I had found it.
#92: Prayer in C, Lilly Wood & The Prick
Only song by Lilly Wood & The Prick
Huh, I'll be honest: I dislike the version with Robin Schulz. However, the original version is very relaxing. There's something in those strings and the flute that makes me drift off, and her voice is also a great help. Besides, the slow pace also helps to create a relaxed atmosphere.
I have no idea why people likes more Robin Schulz's remix, it's something I simply don't understand. But okay, everybody likes different stuff. I'll just keep listening to this one.
#91: Shut Up and Dance, Walk the Moon
Only song by Walk the Moon
Walk the Moon, a band I found thanks to the simply awesome Anna Sun (#11 in last year). These guys have a lot of talent and I'm waiting expectantly to hear more from them. Sure, there's this Different Colors song, but I have been procrastinating...heheheh...so much for wanting to listen more from them.
Shut Up and Dance didn't convince me at first, but it's pretty good after a few listens. Walk the Moon once again created a great song!
The Country genre and its variants aren't my favorite genre, but at times songs like this one are released. This is the kind of songs I like, with a cheery rhythm and with lots of strings and a percussion background.
The lyrics video is also pretty imaginative, I'd say. Instead of relying on words, the lyrics are shown mostly by images. Sure, there are words sneaked from time to time, but overall it works.
#89: M俍ica, Tan Biica
Tan Biónica: One song left
Tan Biónica quickly turned into one of my favorite bands, and while I declare myself a fan of the, I can't avoid feeling 'Música' lacked something his other songs had. I'm not saying it's a bad song, it's just that it doesn't make me feel the same joy I felt with their other singles.
I'd say it is in the same level than 'Ella'.
#88: XO, Beyonc・
Last song by Beyoncé
I don't know if people will dislike it but I'll say my opinion: I greatly disliked the recent album. I couldn't get into any of the songs besides this one, and the ones I liked got old way too fast. Beyoncé really dropped the ball this time.
XO is pretty much the only song I can say I'll keep in my playlists. The rest may as well be deleted, but I'll keep this one as the best song of the album. At least something good came from the album, Beyoncé! Do a better work next time.
#87: One More Day, Example
Last song by Example
Example, another artist introduced to me by a certain countdown I'm sure all of us know.
This man is an excellent artist, that much is clear, and although the recent few singles haven't been the best, compared to the ones from 2012 or so, they're definitely worth a listen. I still plan to buy the whole album, a bit late, but better late than never doing it, eh?
I for one can't wait to see what else Example may release in the future. He better not suffer the same fate Calvin Harris had...
#86: Fiona Coyne, Saint Pepsi
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Only song by Saint Pepsi
I have no idea when this song was released, or who Saint Pepsi is, or even what their past work is. I only know that after a couple listens, I really started liking this one. For some reason it reminds me of past moments of my life, and I don't even know why.
Doesn't Saint Pepsi have one song more? Somebody once told me that, but I haven't bothered to give it a listen yet. If it is as good as Fiona Coyne, then it's sure these guys can be very promising.
#85: She Looks So Perfect, 5 Seconds of Summer
Only song by 5 Seconds of Summer
5 Seconds of Summer are an underrated band, I think. There's this joke that says they gave the band this name because that's how long they were worthwhile. I personally consider them better than similar boy bands, and it's kinda disappointing to see others doing better, but eh. That's life, I suppose.
#84: Genyou No Chou (The Glittering Butterflies), Niira Etsuko
Niira Etsuko: one song left
This is an old song, from who knows when. All songs by Niira Etsuko that debuted in the countdown come from some sort of promotional material for the mystery/fantasy sound novels 'Umineko Naku Koro Ni', and this one is from the first of the eight videos created.
The lyrics are excellent, conveying the feeling of a supernatural being represented by golden butterflies of light, as well as the fact this is for a mystery novel. In fact, this song and the promotional video it's part of is what persuaded me to read the novels and it's something I never regretted.
#83: I'm Not the Only One, Sam Smith
Last song by Sam Smith
This is the most calm song by Sam Smith, to say it like that, and the one I like the most. There's something in this song that appeals to the feelings, and that's what makes it memorable. It's relatable, human, and beautiful, and although it didn't rank very well in this endyear countdown, it's a song I'll keep as a favorite for a very long time.
#82: Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars
Only song by Mark Ronson
Only song by Bruno Mars
A simply cool song with an awesome beat. Once another song that is unfortunately killed by its late release. I don't know how it'll fare in the future, but this time as it was in the countown for only 21 days before the last countdown issue, it couldn't perform as well as it should. I'm sure that if it had done better and earlier, it'd be in at least the Top 30.
#81: Not On Drugs, Tove Lo
Last song by Tove Lo
'Habits' was pretty much average, so it was 'Not On Drugs' what turned me into a Tove Lo fan. I'd say that it conditioned me to like more her other songs, including 'Thousand Miles', than if I had never listened to it.
It's a shame it wasn't as widespread as 'Habits', though, now that'd have been great.
Eez-eh Let Me In me gusta! la verdad odio Dollar Signs Prayer In C muy baja pero al menos es top 100! y no puedo creer que te guste I Wanna Feel
y OMG One More Day que bueno que lo pusiste! aunque el video musical es el peor de su carrera la canción es muy buena! y lol con la descripción, acaso será mi conteo?
I don't have the foggiest idea which one is Shawn Mendes' voice and frankly it isn't that important. What matters is that the end result, this song, meets the expectations.
Fast-paced songs really seem to be another thing I like, heh, and m,aybe that's why I like the Vamps so much, because their songs tend to be fast-paced.
#79: Figure It Out, Royal Blood
Last song by Royal Blood
dat guitar
No really, the guitars are what make this song special. It practically creates the rhythm and allows the listener to love the song almost instantly. That's what made me like the song, it's what made me listen over and over. If Royal Blood can keep creating music that can catch you like this, then they'll be one of the best rock bands of the...last three years or so.
#78: Night Owls Early Birds, Foxes
Last song by Foxes
For some reason I tend to compare Foxes' voice to Adele, heh
Night Owls Early Birds is by far my favorite song by Foxes, and I really, really hope it gets some sort of video this year. It's an awesome song! I adore the chorus, the energy of the beat and the instrumentation complement each other perfectly, and it's hard to not to like the song.
#77: Arabella, Arctic Monkeys
Last song by Arctic Monkeys
My second favorite song after Do I Wanna Know.
'Arabella''s lyrics are excellent at conveying the sexiness of a woman. When I listen to it I can't avoid imagining a voluptuous and attractive gal, and that's what I like the most about this song, that it's effective on that regard.
Of course it's also entirely possible I missed the entire point of the song and if I did, oh well.
#76: Magic, Coldplay
Only song by Coldplayi
If there's one thing I really like is the video of this song. I still like to watch it every time I see it around. Other than the video, there's not much special about 'Magic', it's merely one single more, although better than 'Paradise' at least!
#75: Headlights, Eminem/Nate Ruess
Last song by Eminem
Last song by .fun/Nate Ruess
Now this is a song with meaningful lyrics, at least as far as I know. If I remember correctly, Eminem wrote this song inspired in his mother's cancer, which is sweet, I think. I'm not sure how Nate Ruess is in the whole matter, but I suppose it was merely because it'd sound good and Eminem wanted to make a song with Ruess. Can't be a big mystery.
#74: Up & Down, Exid
Only song by Exid
K-pop, hooray.
I noticed this song didn't perform very well in other countdowns beside mine. A shame, really. This is a very catchy and cheery song, and I really like the voices, although they do sound somewhat generic. Exid deserved a bit more of love, people!
#73: Daydreaming, Paramore
Last song by Paramore
Paramore is practically the best band according to my countdown. During the years it has existed (since 2006), it had a song in the Top 10 most of these years, as well as getting the #1 with 'That's What You Get' and 'Ain't It Fun', being so far the only band to have the honor of havingt claimed the #1 in two years. Then how is it that it didn't even get into the best 50 this time?
I'd say it is because Daydream had a lot of competition. I simply like more the rest of the songs that will be seen here, and that's all. No other reason other than that.
#72: Higher than the Sun, Keane
Only song by Keane
When I was creating the list for this end-year countdown I was surprised to see I had placed this song here. I mean, why do I like it? I don't even know yet here it is.
Not much to say.
#71: Coming of Age, Foster the People
Foster the People: One song left
I had very high expectations for Foster the People, after their simply amazing first album and awesome collaborations. I hoped for a second album filled with more epic songs, ones so memorable they'd stay in my mind for months, possibly years.
I think that's why this was the biggest disappointment of the year for me, music related. Beyoncé and Lady Gaga's mediocre albums didn't hit me as hard as this.
From the first album I liked ten out of twelve songs, I think. I'm not sure of the exact number, but it was like that, and from the second album...it's just two, two out of who knows how many. Sure, I liked the fourth single as well, but it was average, no more than that.
Coming of Age is reminiscent of the first album in the quality sense, luckily.